Literacy Partners is seeking a bilingual Basic Education in the Native Language (BENL) instructor to design and deliver Spanish literacy classes for low-income mothers who are survivors of domestic violence and have little or no formal education. This project is based at the Family Justice Center (FJC) in the Bronx in partnership with the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, which whom we enjoy a close and collaborative partnership. The class will help the mothers build functional literacy and numeracy skills so they can reach their goals, achieve increased self-sufficiency and access resources to improve their lives and those of their children.

About Literacy PartnersOur mission is to strengthen families by empowering parents through education. With our free classes, low-income parents gain the skills to create a better life for themselves while transferring important literacy skills to their children. Together, we can close the achievement gap before children even begin school. Learn more at www.literacypartners.org.

Responsibilities

Teach a Spanish literacy class three mornings per week;

Design a curriculum and lesson plans based on the mothers’ strengths and goals;

Reflect, track and report on students’ progress;

Participate in Literacy Partners meetings (check-ins with supervisor, all-staff meetings, professional development opportunities, etc.); and

Bachelor’s degree a must. An advanced degree in a relevant field (such as social work or adult education) is highly preferred; and

A passion for social justice.

Compensation and ScheduleClasses operate from the fall through June, three mornings per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The BENL instructor will earn $35/hour for 12-15 hours per week (9 hours of classes plus time for lesson planning, meeting with partners and supervisor, professional development, etc.). The class is delivered in the South Bronx, near Yankee Stadium.

Application ProcessEmail a résumé, cover letter and sample lesson plan that is relevant to this population to jobs@literacypartners.org. In your cover letter, please describe your approach to developing a relevant curriculum in terms of learning objectives and key milestones. Interested instructors should apply promptly, as this position will be filled soon. No calls, please.

Literacy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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